Texas is no longer the Bastion it once was

[the ringo kid]

You guys and gals in Texas need to get ahead of this thing and never let up, the other side is certainly not going to relent. The cancer will spread.
Besides, I may need a place to go to some day.

We Guys and Gals are the "radiation treatment" for that cancer.

 

[GKC]

There is no safe haven anywhere, and complacency is our enemy. We must always keep issues like these in mind, even though we live in a very gun-friendly state, because they are amongst us...those who would take our rights away.

 

[ladder13]

Don't judge the State of Texas based upon Austin and Travis Co. Austin/Travis Co. is Texas' own version of San Francisco. It has always been well to the left of the rest of the state. The State's major cities also tend to be more liberal than the rural areas and small/medium sized population areas.

Us NYer's have been saying that for years, doesn't stop folks from trashing our state.
Welcome to our world.

 

[Old TexMex]

Us NYer's have been saying that for years, doesn't stop folks from trashing our state.
Welcome to our world.

That's just 'cause you fellars from New York got strong shoulders.
We should appreciate your willingness to hang in there.

 

[Sebago Son]

Austin.

Austin is the blue dot in the middle of a big red state.

Seems to me that you boys got 'em surrounded...

 

[Gunhacker]

Because 60% of Travis county is California expats.

Saxet will have no problem finding a new home either in a non-county owned facility in Travis county or in any of the surrounding counties. Hope it is on the east side this time.

This also brings up another question. What is the county planning to do to to replace the $128000 in revenue they just flushed?

Not just due to California expats... basically any town that is home to a major university... Berkley, CA, Boulder, CO, etc... seem to have the same "mentality" and tend to be decidedly "blue" enclaves by default. I would not be surprised that the close proximity of Boulder to the Denver area played a factor into the changes that took place there too. The Berkley mentality sure messed up the S.F. area... once home to firearm marksmanship champions and their gunsmithing services, like F. Bob Chow.

The good news for Texas as Sebago Son said... you've got them surrounded AND vastly outnumbered.

With the likes of Magpul heading your way and most likely others... that "infection" in Austin will remain localized.

 

[jdh]

Pockets have broken out in parts of Houston and San Antonio.

 

[the ringo kid]

Pockets have broken out in parts of Houston and San Antonio.

In Houston, id be surprised if enough sanity still prevails? because of how trashed it got thanks to the former Mayor. San Antonio on the other hand, they "Remember the Alamo" and are determined to not that happen again. A few months ago, they held a major pro gun rally on hallowed grounds--that of: the Alamo.

 

[GaryS]

Read all of the article, it gives details on your question. They really have no legal grounds for their action. From the article: "Last year, Attorney General Greg Abbott threatened to sue the county if they terminated their 2013 contract with Saxet." and "Even though commissioners honored the remainder of that contract, Biscoe acknowledged they are prepared to face litigation regarding their decision to pass on the 2014 proposal." They are on very shaky legal ground and they know it.

Like other have said Austin is our San Francisco.

I was talking with a friend of mine last night and I compared it to Cambridge, MA. He's from the Boston area and he knew exactly what I meant.

I like Austin, it's a friendly city (as is most of Texas), it's pretty, and the weather is generally good. Still, as we used to say about New York City, it's a nice place to visit but I wouldn't necessarily want to live there.

Which is definitely NOT the same thing as saying I wouldn't want to live in Texas.

One of the great things about Texas is the variety of, well everything. Austin is like a college town. Weird, and they like it that way. Houston is like, well, I think Atlanta. OK to visit. Dallas would like to grow up to be New York City. Fort Worth is what I think of when I think of traditional Texas. I haven't been to San Antonio in years, but it was touristy the last time I was there.

I think that just about anyone could find a part of Texas that they could cal home.

 

[rettxpo]

Everybody in Texas know what Austin's motto is....."KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD"

 

[the ringo kid]

Everybody in Texas know what Austin's motto is....."KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD"

I went into a local place here in Corpus Christi--that really is a great place. Sadly, above one of their doorways, I saw a variant of the weird Austin sign: "Keep Corpus Weird" thankfully, here is nothing like the peoples democratic of Austin is.

I felt like ripping down that sign but didnt because that cafe has a different atmosphere and menu, than any other place here and I love their food. I dont want to get banned )

 

[rock_castle]

Kdf, I lived in Texas for six years. Wonderful,State. Here is what I learned about Texas. Travis County is not part of Texas. It is an Island of dingbats and whackos and more commonly known as politicians. Really Travis County is further left than California.

True. Don't let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch.

 

[AZretired]

Don't judge the State of Texas based upon Austin and Travis Co. Austin/Travis Co. is Texas' own version of San Francisco. It has always been well to the left of the rest of the state. The State's major cities also tend to be more liberal than the rural areas and small/medium sized population areas.

Unfortunately that is what has happened in New York. Rural NY is mostly conservative but NYC controls the state. If Texas isn't careful the same thing could happen.

 

[Gunhacker]

Unfortunately that is what has happened in New York. Rural NY is mostly conservative but NYC controls the state. If Texas isn't careful the same thing could happen.

You can substitute "'Texas" with the state name of your choice... my friends get tired of me harping about how CA got the way it is due to gun owner apathy at the voting booth.

The damage takes place during the "off year" elections where the once liberal minority uses the traditional low voter turn out to slowly change the political landscape from red to blue, and then it's full speed ahead to implement their agenda.

We lived here in CA.

 

[jlanecole]

Everybody in Texas know what Austin's motto is....."KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD"

My motto is: Keep Austin There!

 

[the ringo kid]

Seems to me that you boys got 'em surrounded...

But some have managed to "Escape from Austin." Calling on Kurt Russell...............

 

[GKC]

I haven't been to San Antonio in years, but it was touristy the last time I was there.

My mother lived in San Antonio, and after she passed away, we spent a good bit of time there. Actually, it took us three years to get around to selling her house...we'd go down there, spend a week or so, and come back home. She had so much stuff it was amazing, and it took us forever to go through it all. We were in no real rush, we enjoyed visiting with her neighbors, and it was sort of like having a vacation home.

I do agree with your "touristy" assessment...plus, it seems like the city has taken on an "unfriendly" environment. While my mother's neighbors were very friendly (she lived in a small, self-contained residential area near all the hospital complexes) we didn't enjoy the rest of our experiences there: restaurants, stores, etc.

I love living in Texas. I was born here, and while I've lived in a number of other states, I can't really think of anywhere else I'd rather live. I intend to die here as well (not in any big rush on that one.)

 

[ladder13]

But some have managed to "Escape from Austin." Calling on Kurt Russell...............

you rang?

 

[the ringo kid]

I need Cabbie:

and Brain:

as well, and we got a good team to start out with.
OK, she can come along too:

 

[jtcarm]

Apparently the article you linked to is expired, but without looking, I'm guessing you're in Austin

To think your county is named after William Barrett Travis. Had current Austin leadership been in charge of the TX Revolution, everything south of the Mason-Dixon would be part of Mexico!